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Commentary: Is it time to ban baiting for deer in Ohio?
There was quite a stir on social media last month regarding Ohio’s stance on baiting for white-tailed deer. This all began when Hunters Advocate of Ohio (HAO) founders Kevin and Javin Mullet were guests on

Bob Gwizdz: Double the fees for Michigan’s pheasant release program
I have, over the course of my career, attended what seems like about 6 million meetings and hearings on matters pertaining to conservation.
I have never testified; in the newspaper business your job is

Outdoor Observations: Don’t forget to enter the Michigan Outdoor News Best Buck Photo Contest
Reader interaction is welcomed here at Outdoor News. Whether it’s a letter to the editor or a picture of hunting or fishing success, we love to hear from you.
One of our most anticipated

Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Fawn, five raccoons all rescued from the same hole this past May
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Oct. 11, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Ohio’s East Fork Wildlife Area has some dog training restrictions
Access to the designated dog training area at East Fork Wildlife Area will be restricted during select dates in October and November to allow for controlled access pheasant hunts, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR)

Ohio Insider: Time to revisit holding a limited bobcat trapping season in Ohio
Is it time for Ohio to once again consider a limited bobcat trapping season?
Over the past few months, I’ve seen a steady stream of bobcat trail camera pictures come across my desk from

Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars: Coyote hunters busted without license, having loaded firearm in vehicle
Pennsylvania cuffs and collars are field reports from Wildlife Game Wardens and Waterways Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Oct. 11, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Notes off a soiled cuff: Time ticking to lift Sunday hunting ban in Pennsylvania this session
Just before this issue went to press, the House Game and Fisheries Committee voted to move a bill that would lift the prohibition on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania to the House floor for a vote.

Here’s how to approach your new pup’s first season as a duck retriever
There’s an interesting culture around duck hunting. It’s one of those pursuits in which there aren’t a lot of passive, weekend-warrior types. I guess in that way, it’s kind of like MMA fighting, or rock